Senior AWS GovCloud Architect
Description
At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
Credence has an immediate opening for a highly skilled Senior AWS GovCloud Architect to support various DoD customers in mission-critical environments.
This is a hands-on architect role that supports the broader cloud hosting lifecycle. The position includes AWS infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, container platforms, automation, technical solutioning, troubleshooting, monitoring, security, and operational support.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing, implementing, automating, and troubleshooting AWS-based environments. Candidates should be comfortable working across infrastructure, deployments, container platforms, security controls, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Leads the technical architecture, design, and deployment of AWS GovCloud development, test, and production hosting environments at DoD Impact Levels IL4 and IL5.
- Establish cloud governance, Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) compliance, automated scaling, and continuous readiness.
- Ensure technical alignment with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides, and DoD enterprise architecture.
Requirements
- Minimum Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field with at least eight (8) years of hands-on cloud architecture and engineering experience. Must have demonstrated expertise architecting enterprise solutions in AWS GovCloud, including VPC peering, Direct Connect, and IAM role governance.
- Expertise architecting enterprise solutions in AWS GovCloud, including VPC peering, Direct Connect, IAM role governance, and SCCA Virtual Datacenter Security Stack (VDSS/VDMS) integration
- Certification Requirements: Must hold an active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification AND an active CISSP or SecurityX (formerly CASP+ certification)
- Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance
- Additional Requirement: Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Technical & Domain Expertise: Experience with DoD Impact Level 4 and IL5 environments, the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), enterprise architecture, Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) compliance, and cloud governance.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
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- Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II)
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- If you were referred by a Credence team member, please list their name. If not, please write N/A
- Type of work desired optional
- What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration)
- What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?
- I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree.
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- Do you have expertise architecting enterprise solutions in AWS GovCloud, including VPC peering, Direct Connect, IAM role governance, and SCCA Virtual Datacenter Security Stack (VDSS/VDMS) integration
- Do you have experience with DoD Impact Level 4 and IL5 environments, the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides, enterprise architecture, Secure Cloud Computing Architecture compliance, and cloud governance?
- What are your yearly salary expectations in USD?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in cloud architecture and engineering?
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- Were you referred to this position by a Credence team member?
- Please indicate which active clearances you have
- Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
- Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)? (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
- Are you at least 18 years old? (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
- Have you ever worked for Credence before? If yes, what year and in what role?
- Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?
- Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?
- Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?
- Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?
- If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements. optional
- Do you have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar IT related field?
- Do you hold an active AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification?
- Do you currently hold an active Secret clearance or higher?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you hold an active CISSP or SecurityX (formerly CASP+) certification?
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- List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess
- Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking.
- If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in. optional
- Can you describe your experience architecting enterprise solutions in AWS GovCloud and how you've applied it?